CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF08 MXD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,560 mi
Last recorded183,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 183,560 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine noisy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General standing corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 173,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 173,299 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 165,665 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF08 MXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 MXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF08 MXD?

You can check the full history of BF08 MXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF08 MXD registered?

BF08 MXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BF08 MXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 MXD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF08 MXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF08 MXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.